IT Financial Management (Technology planning and strategy)

IT Financial Management (Technology planning and strategy)

Docklands, London (Hybrid)

£65,000 - £70,000 per annum + annual discretionary bonus

On behalf of a Leading financial services organisation, I am seeking an experienced IT Financial Management Specialist to track and report on the organisations financial records for the Technology Division (including IT Security) report on all cost variances and investigate all cost saving opportunities for the business.

The company can offer hybrid working with an expectation of 2 days a week in the office, therefore you must be within reasonable commute of their London offices.

Responsibilities:

• Tracking and reporting on the financial records for the Technology Division, including IT Security. Report on all cost variances, investigating all cost saving opportunities.
• Review meetings with Finance of Technology monthly accounts, in preparation for review at leadership meetings. Report on Technology's financial KPI's.
• Support annual budget process with, working with key stakeholders in Finance and Technology to complete the budget within the outlined Group Finance Management timeline.
• Review all purchase requisitions within Technology across both Project and BAU. Ensure these all have the necessary approvals and are tracked against the correct budget.
• Support senior leadership approval meetings for both the CIO and Head of IT Transformation & Change Management. Including agendas and minutes.
• Cost analysis reporting.
• Data gathering, cleansing and analysis.
• General support the Office of the Chief Information Office. The Office of the CIO are the right hand' to the CIO, responsible for the operational and strategic management of IT. The team works collaboratively across IT and the wider organization to drive strategy and functional performance.

Experience/Skills required:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (creating spreadsheets and using financial functions)
• Understanding of accounting and financial management principles
• Familiarity with Procurement and Vendor processes
• Attention to detail, with the ability to spot numerical errors and data inconsistencies
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, both verbally and written
• Financial qualifications desirable.